[kevao]

I assume that Reid did not know her conservative Christian background when he suggested her to President Bush. I then think a "light" went on in the President's head that said , WOW!, What an opportunity to nominate someone I know thinks as I do and also do what Reid suggested!

Sure, Reid knew nothing about her. Yeah, right. So what did Reid do, pick her name out of a hat? If Reid knew absolutely nothing about Miers, then for all he knew, he was recommending the most conservative, strict constructionist candidate ever nominated to the SCOTUS. I don't think even Harry Reid is that stupid.

[jimbergin]

"Reid knew nothing about her. Yeah, right"

He had worked with her on several items. Maybe even knew she was not married, but I just don't believe he knew she was a member of an Evangelical Christian Church.

[elk]

"I don't think even Harry Reid is that stupid."

That's the beauty of this, kevao.

I almost am afraid to think that Bush is savvy enough to pull something this cool off. See, on paper, Miers is INVISIBLE! She's got ABA, Bar Association, etc., creds, and these people, believe me, work in code all the time. If Harry Reid just saw her resume, stereotyped her as a Reno/Gorelick/type, abortion-lover, TOO BAD. Gotcha.

I could be wrong. Just hoping and guessing.